Kao Lysol Wide Jet Fabric Deodorizing and Antibacterial Spray EX - Wide Angle Type/Osmanthus Scent (for Clothing/Textile vs Waterproofing Wax for Leather: which is safer?
Kao Lysol Wide Jet Fabric Deodorizing and Antibacterial Spray EX - Wide Angle Type/Osmanthus Scent (for Clothing/Textile is the clear pick. Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
Lysol
Kao Lysol Wide Jet Fabric Deodorizing and Antibacterial Spray EX - Wide Angle Type/Osmanthus Scent (for Clothing/Textile
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleFragrance allergens and sensitizers (osmanthus scent)
ReportedQuaternary ammonium compound (quat) inhalation and skin irritation
PossibleAerosol particle inhalation (respirable fraction)
Nikwax
Waterproofing Wax for Leather
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleRespiratory irritation or fume inhalation during application
ReportedPFAS in water repellency treatment
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Fragrance allergens and sensitizers (osmanthus scent), Quaternary ammonium compound (quat) inhalation and skin irritation and Aerosol particle inhalation (respirable fraction) on the Lysol and not on the Nikwax.
- We flag Respiratory irritation or fume inhalation during application and PFAS in water repellency treatment on the Nikwax and not on the Lysol.
- The Lysol is Aqueous spray formulation with deodorizing and antibacterial actives where the Nikwax is wax-based waterproofing, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
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